If a child has a severe reading disability and his parents have the financial resources, there is no question that a specialised school should be seriously considered. These schools should also be given consideration for children with less severe reading disabilities. Here is a list of recommended schools of this type:
| USA | |
| The Charles Armstrong School www.charlesarmstrong.org |
Belmont, California |
| The Park Century School www.parkcenturyschool.org/ |
Los Angeles, California |
| The Summit School www.thesummitschool.org/ |
Los Angeles, California |
| The Prentice School www.prentice.org |
Santa Ana, California |
| Westmark School www.westmark.pvt.k12.ca.us |
Encino, California |
| The Eagle Hill School www.eaglehillschool.org/ |
Greenwich, Connecticut |
| The Eagle Hill-Southport School www.eaglehillsouthport.org/ |
Southport, Connecticut |
| The Forman School www.formanschool.org/ |
Litchfield, Connecticut |
| The Vanguard School www. vanguardschool.org/ |
Lake Wales, Florida |
| Atlanta Speech School www.atlantaspeechschool.org/ |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| The Schenck School www.schenck.org/ |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| The Assets School www.assets-school.net |
Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Brehm Preparatory www.brehm.org/ |
East Carbondale, Illinois |
| The Cove School www.coveschool.org/ |
Northbrook, Illinois |
| Jemicy School www.jemicyschool.org |
Owings Mills, Maryland |
| The Carroll School www.carrollschool.org |
Lincoln, Massachusetts |
| The Landmark School www. landmarkschool.org |
Prides Crossing, Massachusetts |
| Landmark College www.landmarkcollege.org |
Putney, Vermont |
| The Churchill School www.churchillschool.org |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| New Grange School www.thenewgrange.org |
Trenton, New Jersey |
| The Kildonan School www.kildonan.org/ |
Amenia, New York |
| The Churchill School www.churchillschool.com |
New York, New York |
| The Gow School www.gow.org |
South Wales, New York |
| The Windward School windwardny.org |
White Plains, New York |
| Marburn Academy www.marburnacademy.org |
Columbus, Ohio |
| The Benchmark School benchmarkschool.com |
Media, Pennsylvania |
| The Hamilton School at Wheeler www.wheelerschool.org |
Providence, Rhode Island |
| Trident Academy www.tridentacademy.com |
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
| The Greenwood School www.thegreenwoodschool.org |
Putney, Vermont |
| The Lab School of Washington www.labschool.org |
Washington, D.C. |
| Horizon Academy www.horizon-academy.com |
Roeland Park, Kansas |
| Shedd Academy www.sheddacademy.org |
Mayfield, Kentucky |
UNITED KINGDOM
Abingdon House School
DSP032/2006
4-6 Abingdon Road, London W8 6AF
Email: ahs@abingdonhouseschool.co.uk
Website: www.abingdonhouseschool.co.uk
Comments: Experienced/qualified teachers/therapists offering integrated approach to pupils with SpLD. Re-entry into mainstream education
Calder House School
DSP023/1997
Colerne, Bath, Wiltshire, SN14 8BNEmail: head@calderhouseschool.co.uk
Website: www.calderhouseschool.co.uk
Comments: National Curriculum; Speech Therapist on site. Re-entry into mainstream education, usually within three years.
Dominie (The)
DSP001/1990
55 Warriner Gardens, Battersea, London, SW11 4DXEmail: lrdominie@aol.com
Website: www.thedominie.co.uk
Comments: Teaching ration 1:4
Shapwick School
(previously registered as Edington & Shapwick School)
DSP007/1992
Shapwick Manor, Shapwick, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA9 9NJEmail: office@shapwick.com
Website: www.shapwick.com
Comments: “Outstanding achievement that exam results compare favourably with national average” Ofsted 1997A
Fairley House School DSP029/2003
30 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AUEmail: office@fairleyhouse.org.uk
Website: www.fairleyhouse.org.uk
Comments: National Curriculum. Occupational and Speech and Language Therapist on site. Re-entry into mainstream education.L
Frewen College
DSP024/1997R
Brickwall, Northiam, Rye, Sussex, TN31 6NLEmail: office@frewencollege.co.uk
Website: www.frewencollege.co.uk
Comments: National Curriculum. Separate junior school. Speech and Language, and Occupational Therapists on site. Emphasis on Literacy, ICT, Design and Technology and Art. Strong pastoral support.L
Knowl Hill School
DSP013/1994R
School Lane, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0JNEmail: info@knowlhill.org.uk
Website: www.knowlhill.org.uk
Comments: National Curriculum. Occupational/Speech & Language Therapists; Emphasis on technology; Instrumental Enrichment programme.
Mark College
DSP003/1990
Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NPEmail: markcollege@priorygroup.com
Website: www.priorygroup.com/markcollege
Comments: DfEE Beacon School status.
Moat School (The) DSP030/2005
Bishop’s Avenue, Fulham, London SW6 6EGEmail: office@moatschool.org.uk
Web: www.moatschool.org.uk
Moon Hall College & Burys Court DSP035/2009
Flanchford Road, Leigh, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8REEMail: enquiries@buryscourtschool.co.uk
Web: www.buryscourtschool.co.uk & www.moonhallcollege.co.uk
Moon Hall School
DSP022/1996
Pasturewood Road, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6LQEmail: enquiries@moonhallschool.co.uk
Website: www.moonhallschool.co.uk
Comments: Close co-operation with neighbouring Belmont School. Structured multi-sensory, multi-disciplinary teaching for able pupils.
Nunnykirk Centre for Dyslexia
DSP010/1994R
Netherwitton, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 4PBEmail: secretary@nunnykirk.co.uk
Website: www.nunnykirk.co.uk
Comments: “Good teaching, curriculum, results and value for money.” Ofsted 1998 and 2004. AS/A level courses in Art & Photography.
St David’s College
DSP034/1994
Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1RD, WalesEmail: hmsec@stdavidscollege.co.uk
Website: www.stdavidscollege.co.uk
Comments: Whole school approach. Emphasis on raising self-esteem. Strong Technology Department.
Unicorn School (The) DSP028/2000
20 Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AAEmail: unicorndyslexia@hotmail.com
Website: www.unicorndyslexia.co.uk
Comments: Re-entry into mainstream education after approximately 2 years.
Category Specialist Provision Schools (SPS)
Schools established primarily to teach pupils with dyslexia.Appleford School
SPS/002/1991
Shrewton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4HL
Email: secretary@appleford.wilts.sch.uk
Website: www.appleford.wilts.sch.uk
Blossom House School SPS003/2010
8A The Drive, Wimbledon, London SW20 8TGEmail: admin@blossomhouseschool.co.uk
Website: www.blossomhouseschool.co.uk
Comments: Children with primary speech, language and communication difficulties and SpLD. Speech/Language and Occupational Therapies integrated into curriculum. National Curriculum
Brown’s School SPS004/2000
Cannock House, Hawstead Lane, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent BR6 7PHEmail: info@brownsschool.co.uk
Website: www.brownsschool.co.uk
Multi-sensory support. In-house OT; Speech & Language Therapists. Guidelines of NC followed. Emphasis on creative arts; technology.
More House School SPS005/1995
Moons Hill, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3APEmail: schooloffice@morehouseschool.co.uk
Website: www.morehouseschool.com
Comments: Modified National Curriculum
Northease Manor School SPS008/1995
Rodmell, Lewes, Sussex, BN7 3EYEmail: office@northease.co.uk
Website: www.northease.co.uk
Comments: Full access to National Curriculum for Years 5 to 11. Strong pastoral support.
Stanbridge Earls School SPS006/1994
Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0ZSEmail: admin@stanbridgeearls.co.uk
Website: www.stanbridgeearls.co.uk
Comments: Multi-sensory whole school approach
Sunnydown School SPS001/1994
Portley House, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5EEmail: head@sunnydown.surrey.sch.uk
Comments: Full National Curriculum. Shares campus with other (day) schools.
Trinity School SPS007/2005
13 New Road, Rochester, Kent ME1 1BGEmail: admin@trinityschoolrochester.co.uk
Web: www.trinityschoolrochester.co.uk
Comments: Whole school approach, balanced academic/life skills programme to raise self esteem and independence.
Category Dyslexia Unit (DU) Schools
Schools with a designated Unit or Centre that provides specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need.Avon House School DU044/1997
490 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0PN
Email: avonhousedyslexiacentre@msn.com
Website: www.avonhouse.org.uk
Comments: Preparation for entrance exams to local secondary schools.
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School DU070/2006
Hall Road, Barnardiston, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 7TGEmail: lesley@barnardiston-hall.co.uk
Website: www.barnardiston.com SC
Bethany School
DU014/1994
Curtisden Green, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 1LBEmail: admin@bethanyschool.org.uk
Website: www.bethanyschool.org.uk
Comments: Dyslexics expected to be capable, with help, of mainstream education.
Bloxham School
DU001/1990
Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 4PEEmail: registrar@bloxhamschool.com
Website: www.bloxhamschool.com
Comments: Unit for 5/6 able 13 year olds per year; support outside unit for others.
Bredon School DU007/1992
Pull Court, Bushley, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 6AHEmail: enquiries@bredonschool.co.uk
Website: www.bredonschool.org
Centre Academy DU070/1996
92 St John’s Hill, Battersea, London SW11 1SHEmail: admin@centreacademylondon.eu or info@centreacademy.net
Website: www.centreacademylondon.eu
Comments: National Curriculum; Speech & Language; Counselling. Entry by assessment. 100% success in 6th form and UK/US university placement.
Clayesmore Preparatory School
DU021/1995
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8PHEmail: headofprep@clayesmore.com
Website: www.clayesmore.com
Comments: Common Entrance entry to Clayesmore School
Clayesmore School
DU020/1995
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8LLEmail: hmsec@clayesmore.com
Website: www.clayesmore.com
Comments: CCF and DoE Award Scheme. Wide range of sport, adventure and creative activities.
Clifton College Preparatory School
DU024/1996
The Avenue, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HEEmail: admissions@clifton-college.avon.sch.uk
Website: www.cliftoncollegeuk.com
Comments: Most children go on to Clifton College.
Cobham Hall School
DU023/1996
Cobham, Kent DA12 3BLEmail: enquiries@cobhamhall.com
Website: www.cobhamhall.com
Comments: Individually tailored support in mainstream school. Member of Round Square – Kurt Hahn Philosophy.
Danes Hill School DU057/2000
Leatherhead Road, Oxshott, Surrey KT22 0JGEmail: lel@daneshill.surrey.sch.uk
Website: www.daneshillschool.co.uk
Ellesmere College
DU029/1996
Ellesmere, Shropshire SY12 9ABEmail: hmsecretary@ellesmere.com
Website: www.ellesmere.com
Comments: Strong learning support provision.
Ercall Wood Technology College
DU022/1995
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 2DTEmail: admin@admin.ercall-online.co.uk;
Website: www.ercall-online.co.uk
Finborough School DU051/2002
The Hall, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3EFEmail: admin@finborough.suffolk.sch.uk
Website: www.finborough.suffolk.sch.uk
Comments: Individual support. Pupils follow mainstream GCSE and 6th form courses.
Fulneck School
DU033/1998
Fulneck, Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS28 8DSEmail: general@fulneckschool.co.uk
Website: www.fulneckschool.co.uk
Comments: Moravian Church; all pupils expected to take GCSE.
Hazlegrove, King’s Bruton Preparatory School DU056/2003
Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JAEMail: office@hazlegrove.co.uk
Website: www.hazlegrove.co.uk
Comments: Traditional boarding school with Christian values and family atmosphere.
Holmwood House School
DU018/1994
Lexden, Colchester, Essex CO3 9STEmail: hst@holmwood.essex.sch.uk
Website: www.holmwood.essex.sch.uk
Comments: Entry to pre-prep non-selective. Dyslexic children withdrawn from classes on rota basis.
Hordle Walhampton School
DU052/1999
Lymington, Hampshire SO41 5ZGEmail: office@hordlewalhampton.co.uk
Website: www.hordlewalhampton.co.uk
Kingham Hill School
DU025/1996
Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 6THEmail: admissions@kingham-hill.oxon.sch.uk
Website: www.kingham-hill.oxon.sch.uk
King’s School DU059/2003
Bruton, Somerset BA10 0EDEmail: office@kingsbruton.com
Website: www.kingsbruton.com
Comments: King’s offers an excellent all round education in nurturing each individual.
Kingsley School Bideford DU003/1990
Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 3LYEmail: admissions@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk
Website: www.kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk
Comments: Substantial help given in mainstream environment.
Kingswood House School DU045/2001
56 West Hill, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8LGEmail: office@kingswoodhouse.org
Website: www.kingswoodhouse.org
Lime House School DU066/2005
Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 7BXEmail: lhsoffice@aol.com
Website: www.limehouseschool.co.uk
Mayville High School
DU047/1997R
35 St Simon’s Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 2PEEmail: mayvillehighschool@talk21.com
Website: www.mayvillehighschool.com
Comments: Caring, supportive environment; strength in sport and creative arts. Boys and girls taught separately.
Merton House School DU071/2007
Abbot’s Park, Chester, CH1 4BDEmail: secretary@mertonhousechester.co.uk
Website: www.mertonhousechester.co.uk
Monkton Combe School
DU055/1996
Bath, Avon BA22 7HGEmail: principal@monkton.org.uk
Website: www.monktoncombeschool.com
Comments: Christian ethos.
Moyles Court School DU048/2002
Moyles Court, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3NFEmail: info@moylescourt.co.uk
Website: www.moylescourt.co.uk
Comments: Caring supportive atmosphere developing a sense of self-worth.
Newlands School
DU009/1992
Eastbourne Road, Seaford, Sussex BN25 4NPEmail: enquiries@newlands-school.com
Website: www.newlands-school.com
Ramillies Hall School
DU053/1995
Ramillies Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 7AJEmail: study@ramillieshall.co.uk
Website: www.ramillieshall.co.uk
Comments: Whole School approach combines specialist and classroom support.
Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School DU054/2003
Diss, Norfolk IP22 2TAEmail: rhps@riddlesworthhall.com
Website: www.riddlesworthhall.com
Comments: Warm and supportive traditional family Prep School. Every child valued.
St Bees School
DU049/1995R
St Bees, Cumbria CA27 0DSEmail: mailbox@st-bees-school.co.uk
Website: www.st-bees-school.org
Scarisbrick Hall School (previously registered as Kingswood College Trust) DU046/2001
Scarisbrick Hall, Southport Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 9RQEmail: enquiries@scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk
Website: www.scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk
Sibford School
DU004/1991
Sibford Ferris, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 5QLEmail: admissions@sibfordschool.co.uk
Website: www.sibford.oxon.sch.uk
Comments: Quaker ethos. Fully integrated approach ensures combined specialist and mainstream support.
Sidcot School DU072/2010
Winscombe, North Somerset BS25 1PDEmail: info@sidcot.org.uk
Website: www.sidcot.org.uk
Slindon College
DU058/1996
Slindon House, Slindon, Arundel, Sussex BN18 0RHEmail: registrar@slindoncollege.co.uk
Website: www.slindoncollege.co.uk
Comments: All pupils follow GCSE subjects; the school is small and specialises in SpLD, especially dyslexia.
Tettenhall College DU065/2004
Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV6 8QXEmail: head@tettcoll.co.uk
Website: www.tettcoll.co.uk
Comments: Provide support in small groups and 1:1.
Wycliffe College DU067/2005
Bath Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 2JQEmail: senior@wycliffe.co.uk
Website: www.wycliffe.co.uk
Wycliffe College Preparatory School DU068/2005
Ryeford Hall, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 2LDEmail: prep@wycliffe.co.uk
Website: www.wycliffe.co.uk
Category Specialist Classes (SC) Schools
Schools where dyslexic pupils are taught in separate classes within the school for some lessons, most probably English and mathematics.Bruern Abbey School SC030/2006
Chesterton House, Chesterton, Oxfordshire OX26 1UY
Email: secretary@bruernabbey.org
Website: www.bruernabbey.org
Mount Carmel Preparatory School SC031/2009
1 Aughton Park Drive, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 5BUEmail: head@mountcarmel.me.uk
Website: www.mountcarmelschool.co.uk
Small class sizes allowing individual learning in a caring atmosphere.
St Crispin’s School SC028/2004
6 St Mary’s Road, Leicester LE2 1XAEmail: enquiries@stcrispins.co.uk
Category Withdrawal System (WS) Schools
Schools where dyslexic pupils are withdrawn from appropriately selected lessons for specialist tuition from a teacher qualified in teaching dyslexic pupils.Dowdales School WS056/2008
Nelson Street, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria LA15 8AH
Email: office@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk
Website: www.dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk
Comments: “This is an outstanding school “OFSTED 2007
Kilgraston School WS050/2004R
Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, PH2 9BQ, ScotlandEmail: headoffice@kilgraston.com
Website: www.kilgraston.com
King’s School Rochester WS051/2000
Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent ME1 1TEEmail: walker@kings-school-rochester.co.uk
Website: www.kings-school-rochester.co.uk
Milton Abbey School WS044/2002
Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0BZEmail: info@miltonabbey.co.uk
Website: www.miltonabbey.co.uk
North London International School WS042/2001R
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London N11 3LXEmail: admissions@nlis.org
Website: www.nlis.org
Our Lady’s Convent School WS058/2009
Gray Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 2DZEmail: office@olcs.leics.sch.uk
Website: www.olcs.leics.sch.uk
Prior Park Preparatory School
WS029/1996
Calcutt Street, Cricklade, Wiltshire SN6 6BBEmail: officepriorparkprep@priorpark.co.uk
Website: www.priorparkschools.co.uk
Thames Christian College WS053/2007
Wye Street, Battersea, London SW11 2HBEmail: info@thameschristiancollege.org.uk
Website: www.thameschristiancollege.org.uk
Comments: A balanced curriculum, tailored to individual needs. Art and the Performing Arts are particularly strong.
Woodleigh School Langton
WS003/1994
Langton Hall, Langton, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 9QNEmail: office@woodleighschool.com
Website: www.woodleighschool.com
Comments: Very small classes; strong outdoor activities.
Ysgol Aberconwy WS055/2007
Morfa Drive, Conwy, LL32 8EDEmail: bettym@aberconwy.conwy.sch.uk
Website: www.aberconwy.conwy.sch.uk
Comments: Integrated whole-school approach. Specialist tuition and support in mainstream
Ysgol Rhydygors WS041/2001
Llanstephan Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen SA31 3NQEmail: head.rhydygors@ysgolccc.org.uk
CANADA
Heritage Academy
207 Bayswater Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2G5
Phone: 613-722-0133
Fax: 613-722-7881
info@heritage-academy.com
Landmark East
708 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 1G4Ph: (902) 542-2237 | Ph: (800) 565-5887 | Fx: (902) 542-4147 | email:swalker@landmarkeast.org Priv
The Dunblaine School
21 Deloraine Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 2A8T: 416 483 9215
F: 416 483 0903
info@dunblaineschool.comacy
Fraser Academy
2294 W. 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6K 2H8Tel (604) 736-5575
Fax (604) 736-5578
www.fraseracademy.ca/
Arrowsmith School in Toronto
245 St. Clair Avenue West,
Toronto, Ontario M4V 1R3Telephone: 416 963-4962
Facsimile: 416 963-5017
email: reception@arrowsmithschool.org
Arrowsmith School Peterborough
366 Parkhill Road East
Peterborough, Ontario
K9L 1C3
Telephone: 705 741 -4800
Facsimile: 705 741-1832
email [Peterborough@arrowsmithprogram.ca
IRELAND
Catherine McAuley N.S., Baggott Street, Dublin 2.
(Tel. 01-6615645)
Website: www.catherinemcauleyns.ie/
Oliver Plunkett School, Alma Place, Monkstown, Co. Dublin.
(Tel. 01-2808824)
Website: www.stoliverplunkett.ie
St. Rose’s N.S., Balrothery, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
(Tel. 01-4517933)
Website: www.stroses.net
Some of the schools with Reading Units are as follows:
Oliver Plunkett N.S.
Malahide, Co. Dublin. (Tel. 01-8453272)
Website: http://homepages.iol.ie/~stopscod/index.html
St. Thomas’s S.N.S.
Jobstown , Tallaght, Dublin 24. (Tel. 01-4526555)
St. Mologas N.S.
Bremore, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. (Tel. 01-8413133)
Scoil Colmcille
Newbrook Rd., Donaghmede, Dublin 13. (Tel. 01-8477300)
Holy Family S.N.S.
Forest Fields, Rivervalley, Swords, Co. Dublin. (Tel. 01-8406334)
Ennis N.S.
Ennis, Co. Clare. (Tel. 065-29158)
Holy Family S.N.S.
Ennis, Co. Clare. (Tel. 065-28893)
Scoil Caitriona
Renmore, Co. Galway. (Tel. 091-753613)
St. Oliver’s N.S.
Ballycasheen, Killarney, Co. Kerry. (Tel. 064-32047)
Scoil na mBraithre
Galvone, Limerick. (Tel. 061-418616)
St. Aidan’s N.S.
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. (Tel. 054-35809)
Scoil na Toirbhirte
Roxboro Road, Limerick. (Tel. 061-311286)
Scoil Iosagain
Buncrana, Co. Donegal. (Tel. 077-62450)
St. Paul’s S.N.S.
Rathmullen, Drogheda, Co.Louth. (Tel. 041-33681)
This list is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, we would advise you to contact the Dept. of Education and Science or your local school inspector for up-to-date information.
WALES
St David’s College
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 1RD
PHONE:
(44) 01492 875974 (Headmaster’s Secretary & Registration)
FAX:
(44) 01492 870383
E-MAIL:
hmsec@stdavidscollege.co.uk
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